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mrjeep81 10-11-2016 01:41 PM

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Here's a few shots of things I've been working on for my next tractor. And before this goes somewhere I don't want it to, I am not doing this because it "needs" to be done. I'm not even doing it because someone else "needs" it done. I'm just doing it because I can, and, I want to.

52'F-3 10-11-2016 04:08 PM

I like it so far.....


also did you change the offset of the rear wheels?

DoubleO7 10-11-2016 04:27 PM

AMEN
pretty sad day when a pre-emptive statement has to be included in your posts.

:popcorn:

anywho, are those golf cart hubs?

twoton 10-11-2016 05:27 PM

Looks cool, eager to see more!:beerchug:

DieselDoctor 10-11-2016 06:54 PM

Interesting! Keep us posted!

mrjeep81 10-11-2016 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleO7 (Post 395780)
AMEN
pretty sad day when a pre-emptive statement has to be included in your posts.

:popcorn:

anywho, are those golf cart hubs?

Trailer hubs, golf cart tires and wheels I created the axle"extensions" by centering 1" bolts and then machined them off for the correct squeeze on the taper bearings in the hubs, removed the factory stop for the sealed bearings and machined the bearing stop/seal surface then welded them on. Yes, I drilled the spot welds and moved the centers back to mimic "super" rear wheels. This is going to be a Quiet Line SGT.

john hall 10-11-2016 08:55 PM

OK, let me get this straight, you're building a custom front axle/steering and are then going to build a Cadet around it? Well that's a different approach! What about the tires, you staying with that tread pattern or switching to something more like a lawn mower, or something resembling tractor style tread patterns? What you have done thus far looks pretty good.

mrjeep81 10-12-2016 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by john hall (Post 395799)
OK, let me get this straight, you're building a custom front axle/steering and are then going to build a Cadet around it? Well that's a different approach! What about the tires, you staying with that tread pattern or switching to something more like a lawn mower, or something resembling tractor style tread patterns? What you have done thus far looks pretty good.

Kind of. The axle and wheels were accessible, and I could fiddle with them when ever time allowed. The front tires will be fine as this is intended to be a BIG mower with power steering. My wife and I are deep in the throws of the "mid-life downsizing thing" and our new home is nearing completion, so "free" time has been and will continue to be elusive. I have 2 quiet line frames as well as a nicely scored 2072 stripped chassis that still had the power steering column and valve/cylinder in tact as well as the dual brake pedals. But planning for the up coming move, my welders are disconnected and the new garage may not be "set up" till late winter. (we're hoping for a good snowmobile season this year).

Sam Mac 10-12-2016 12:15 PM

Looks like the outer bearing is supported on the extension that you machined and that is only supported by a 1/2" bolt. Let me know how that works. :bigthink:

Sam Mac 10-12-2016 12:24 PM

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If it was me I would use a spindle like this. Ultra-Tow Axle Spindle — 1 1/2in. Square, 8in. Long

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...2387_200442387


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